Atlético Madrid closes training week with reduced squad

Atlético Madrid trained with a reduced squad during the international break; six first-team players worked at Majadahonda while Simeone was absent with club permission.

Atlético Madrid closed out the week of training during the international break with a reduced squad at their Majadahonda facility. Six first-team players — Koke, Marcos Llorente, Cardoso, Le Normand, Arnau Ortiz and Dani Martínez — took part in the session, which was led by Gabi, Hernán Bonvicini and Luis Piñedo in the absence of Diego Pablo Simeone, who had permission from the club. Simeone will return to lead the team on Tuesday.

Eight academy players also participated, including seven from the U19 side and one from Atlético C. Cuti Romero continued his individual recovery work, combining gym sessions with pitch work. The club expects him to rejoin group training next week and be available for Sunday's match against Getafe at the Coliseum. The full squad will return to training on Tuesday morning.